Troublesome/Gould Area
Located south of Walden, Colo., and split by Colorado Highway 125, the Troublesome/Gould area is co-managed by the Parks Ranger District, Routt National Forest, and Arapaho/Roosevelt National Forests. It accesses three Wilderness Areas (Neota, Never Summer, Rawah). Rocky Mountain National Park lies east of this area. This area is very popular for activities such as snowmobiling, hunting, camping, fishing, hiking and other various activities.
Recreation Sites
Aspen Campground
Site Closed
This Campground will close on October 24th, 2024.Aspen Campground has 7 sites and is located near Gould, CO. It is approximately 22 miles southeast of Walden and is adjacent to the South Fork of…
Aspen Flats Loop
9/25/2024: This trail currently is not cleared and has an abundance of dead, fallen trees for several miles. It is undetermined when it will be cleared. This trail is accessed from the Dunckley Pass…
Bill Miller Trailhead
Site Open
Designated trailhead with access to trails into Troublesome Basin roadless areas. This is a non-motorized, multi-use trail and there are no developed facilities. The setting is sagebrush and…
Elk Mountain Trailhead
Site Open
Designated trailhead with access to trails into Troublesome Basin roadless area. This is a non-motorized, multi-use trail. It is a moderate hike with camping spots along the way. There are plenty…
Grassy Run Trailhead
Site Open
Designated trailhead with access to trails into Green Ridge area and Troublesome Basin roadless area. This is a non-motorized, multi-use trail. There are no developed facilities. The setting is…
Hyannis Trailhead
Site Open
Designated trailhead with access to trails into Troublesome Basin roadless area. No developed facilities. Trailhead is small and camping is allowed, but there is only room for 2 trailers. Camping…
Illinois Ditch Trailhead
Site Open
Informal trailhead with limited parking and no facilities, but access to many miles of roads and trails for OHV travel. This trailhead is located in the Troublesome Area.
Illinois River Trailhead
Site Open
Informal trailhead with limited parking and no facilities. There is access to many miles of roads and trails for OHV travel, as well as high elevation access to CDNST and Never Summer…
Jack Creek Trailhead
Site Open
Located outside of Walden CO, this primitive trailhead provides access to the Jack Creek drainage and the Never Summer Wilderness. The upper portion of FSR #758 is not suitable for passenger…
Jack Park Trailhead
Site Open
Primitive trailhead with access to Illinois River area.